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2016 Kosta Browne Giusti Ranch Pinot Noir

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RATINGS

96James Suckling

The aromas to this wine are impressive with so much dark fruit and depth. Lots of black-cherry and raspberry character. Full body with very powerful tannins. Chewy and intense. Dry and minerally. Energetic and punchy.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...lots of black plum, black cherry, and underbrush aromatics and hits the palate with a pleasure-bent, ripe, sexy profile... It has that rare mix of opulence and elegance, with good acidity as well as tannins...loads of pleasure.

94The Wine Advocate

...baking spice-laced cranberry sauce, raspberry and strawberry preserves with hints of rose petals, blueberries, loam and tobacco leaf plus forest floor notions. Medium-bodied and silky...red and black fruits, spices, an earthy current and amaro notions, with a sturdy frame of grainy tannins and addicting freshness, finishing very long and layered. Lovely.

92Vinous / IWC

... Powerful and virile in the glass, with notable character... There is real substance and depth to the Giusti... Sweet red cherry, pomegranate, mint, game and licorice are woven throughout, but it is the wine's shape and overall feel that are its most defining characteristics.

90Wine Spectator

Subtle aromas of plum and spice firm midpalate, revealing a tannic profile along with a strong presence of savory herb and underbrush notes.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.